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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.89, 4,080.78 and 772.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.89, 4,080.78 and 772.57 is: 1,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.89 : 4,080.78 = 772.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.89/4,080.78 = 772.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.89x = 4,080.78 × 772.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.89x = 3,152,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,688.20/2,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.70

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